Asked by: Lord Mancroft (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what specific research they have commissioned into the use of electronic collars in containment systems for (1) cats, and (2) dogs.
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble
The Government has not commissioned any specific research into the use of electronic training collars for containment systems. However, Defra did fund research into the use of remote controlled electronic training collars. We are carefully considering all the responses and evidence received during the consultation and will respond in due course.
Asked by: Lord Mancroft (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of people in England who use electronic collars for cats and dogs in containment systems.
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble
A public consultation on whether to ban the use of electronic training collars for dogs and cats closed on 27 April. We are now analysing the responses with a view to updating the impact assessment document which will be published in due course.
Asked by: Lord Mancroft (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of banning the use of electronic collars for cats and dogs in England.
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble
A public consultation on whether to ban the use of electronic training collars for dogs and cats closed on 27 April. We are now analysing the responses with a view to updating the impact assessment document which will be published in due course.
Asked by: Lord Mancroft (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to promote British game meat.
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble
We recognise game is an important part of our food heritage. It is a big draw on menus across the UK and is prepared by many of our top chefs and served in many establishments countrywide. Exports of game meat were worth £9 million in 2016. We are raising the profile and reputation of British food and drink overseas through the Food is GREAT campaign, being delivered in partnership with Department for International Trade and VisitBritain.